Machine learning for post-storm profile predictions: Using XBeach and convolutional neural network structure U-Net to predict 1D dune erosion profile shapes at the Holland Coast

To reduce computational efforts, surrogate models have been developed for dune erosion prediction. Current surrogate models can describe the relationship between the XBeach input and output (Athanasiou, 2022) and provides a prediction of a morphological indicator based on a parameterized input (profile shape parameters and hydrodynamics). In...

Comparing multichannel mixed CNN-RNN to individual models for earthquake prediction

Earthquakes can do great harm to the environment and people's daily lives. Being able to predict an earthquake moments before it happens could therefore reduce harm and save human lives. Traditional methods have not been successful yet, but with the rise of techniques focused on deep learning, there is a growing interest to apply them to the...

Near-Realtime Low Power Epileptic Seizure Detection Using ANNs

Outstanding seizure detection algorithms using electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings have been developed over the past decade. These works mainly focus on best of class performance, which leads to computationally heavy solutions. This limits the applicability of these detection algorithms for hardware implementations such as field­programmable...

Response Surface Based Design Optimization of a Low-Pressure Microresistojet's Heat Exchanger

A Low-Pressure Micro-resistojet (LPM) is a type of in-space electrothermal propulsion system for satellites that works by heating low-pressure (50 to 300 Pa) fluid flowing through microchannels/slots (typically <1 mm diameter) using resistive heating elements like thin-film Molybdenum. This thesis delineates a response surface based method to...

Prediction of Invasive Cervical Spine Surgery Success by a Convolutional Neural Network Algorithm: A Novel Application of Machine Learning in Computer Aided Decision-Making in the Field of Neurosurgery

The aim of this research is to build a machine learning model in order to predict the success of invasive surgical treatment on a degenerated cervical spine, based on the baseline X-ray images. The purpose of the results of this research is an application in computer-aided diagnostics and treatment planning in the field of neurosurgery. Spinal...

An efficient deep learning approach for ground point filtering in aerial laser scanning point clouds

Ground surface extraction is one of the classic tasks in airborne laser scanning (ALS) point cloud processing that is used for three-dimensional (3D) city modelling, infrastructure health monitoring, and disaster management. Many methods have been developed over the last three decades. Recently, Deep Learning (DL) has become the most dominant...